Attack on the uncastled king: queen to h8 (h7·4)
c9-27623Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Qxh8+ Rg8 19. Bh6+ Ke7 20. Bg5+ Rxg5 21. Qxc8
Why it works
- Great move! queen to h8 keeps the pressure (+6.0).
- Spot on — bishop to h6 (+6.2).
- Strong! bishop to g5 is the sharp choice (+6.1).
- Best move. queen to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (+6.2).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Rg8, then Bh6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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